• Contribute to a supportive and inclusive academic community while influencing industry and policy through meaningful external engagement.
• Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis.
• Base salary range: Level B, $113,934 - $134,824 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Department of Accounting & Finance in the Business School offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses as well as research-based doctoral degrees. The students rank amongst the brightest in Australia, as measured by Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). Academics in the Department deliver high quality teaching and conduct high quality research.

About the opportunity

• Teach and mentor some of Australia’s brightest students in a department committed to innovative and inclusive learning.
• Conduct high-quality research in sustainability, auditing, and digital transformation while collaborating with national and international experts.
• Build strong professional networks, influence policy and practice, and contribute to the broader academic and business community.

About you

• Hold a PhD or equivalent in Accounting.
• Demonstrated research interest in sustainability (including sustainability reporting), auditing and assurance, management accounting, and/or digital transformation in accounting (use of AI and big data analytics for decision-making).
• Show evidence of an ability to guide the direction and supervision of postgraduate students, and be willing to supervise honours or postgraduate research projects.
• Demonstrated interest in teaching in the areas of sustainability, accounting information systems, auditing, management accounting, and/or taxation would be welcomed.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver innovative teaching approaches, assessment and materials for units and courses.
• Demonstrate a significant personal contribution and commitment to high quality teaching and learning, including prior teaching experience.

Position description:  PD [Lecturer (Accounting)] [519817].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Lee Smales at lee.smales@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 27 July 2025

This position is open to international applicants.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

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